The traditional academic view of research is to derive new knowledge, generally involving studious inquiry and a search for new theories in order to contribute to an existing academic wealth of knowledge. This is alongside the primary objective of publishing peer reviewed articles in academic journals and the publication of relevant texts.

A curriculum model for public administration and urban affairs educators was developed. The relationship between hypothetically formulated competencies, skills, and abilities of urban managers and agency needs as perceived by administrators, agency heads, and experts in the field is explored. (MLW)

Some of the issues related to developing a compatible integrated curriculum from the required courses of two schools are discussed. Consideration is given to: incorporating gerontological content; socializing students to public administration, social work, and gerontology; anticipating job types; and determining implications for curriculum…

The primary objective of a conference held in Bellagio, Italy, and of this follow-up volume is to assess various educational and training models and strategies for improving the effectiveness with which top- and middle-level public management functions are performed in developing countries. The volume concentrates particularly on management…

A rationale is developed for the use of competency-based professionally oriented undergraduate education, with examples cited from the literature. The Theory-Practice Curriculum Model proposed is described in terms of its characteristics and advantages for the nontraditional student population. (Author/MSE)